Online enrollment is open! Fees and meals can be paid online via eFunds - instructions to get started are on the Enroll Now! page. eFund service fees are being waived by the district through the end of September.
USD 495 Board of Education, at the request of administration voted to delay the start of school for students by one week from August 13th to August 20th. The extra week will provide staff the opportunity to work on logistics and safety measures for the upcoming school year. The new approved calendar for 2020-2021 can be accessed at https://5il.co/iltl . USD 495 is currently working to develop the best learning options for all students. A parent survey will be sent to parents on Monday, July 27th.
Parents of incoming Kindergarten students need to complete the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. This is a screening/monitoring program to help reveal strengths and uncover any concerns. The link with more information is on the USD 495 enrollment page. Here is the link to the Ages and Stages Questionnaires parents will need to complete. https://www.asqonline.com/family/6cf438
If you have questions, please call Larned Elementary School.
Here is another option for sports physicals for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year.
Our Skyward provider is completing an update on Saturday, July 18th. As a result, our online enrollment will be unavailable on that day. Services should be renewed by Sunday, July 19th.
On Wednesday, Governor Kelly announced that she is delaying the start of school in Kansas until after Labor Day. With this announcement it will affect our school calendar for the 2020-2021 year. We are in the process of updating that calendar with the new start date that also reflects the state requirements for hours. We are also working to develop plans for the reopening of schools based on three goals: 1. Return to school for in person education, while providing additional educational opportunities at parental request; 2. Being able to maintain in person school operations throughout the 2020-2021 school year; and 3. Provide both equitable and suitable, teaching and learning that meets district/state adopted outcomes.
Enrollment has opened. Please complete the enrollment so we can make appropriate plans for the start of school and ensure appropriate resources can be arranged. Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we continue to navigate these changes.
We will be having a live stream of the graduation ceremony on Saturday.
New information from Pawnee Valley Medical Center regarding new procedures and opportunities for Sports physicals for the upcoming school year.
LES is partnering up with Sunflower Early Education Center for a Birth to 5 Screener on July 31. Please see the attached image for more information. We still have a few appointments available.
The following guidelines will be put in place for the Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony on July 11th, 2020:
1. We will utilize both sides of Earl Roberts Stadium to provide ample space for seating. Patrons may also bring lawn chairs and utilize the track. The football field is off limits to those not involved with the ceremony. USD 495 encourages patrons to adhere to social distancing guidelines as best as possible.
2. Masks are recommended, but not required. Larned HS grads are not required to wear a mask.
3. Graduates' seating will be situated approximately 6 feet apart to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
4. Graduates will receive their diplomas, but handshakes will be discouraged by USD 495 personnel with the graduates.
Online Enrollment for the 2020-2021 School Year will open July 15th. You should receive a letter form the school district this week. If you have not received a letter from USD 495 by July10th, please contact the USD 495 District Office.
The LHS weight room will be closed for the remainder of the week. We will start back up on Monday, regular times. Enjoy your break and be safe!
LMS Tribe Power is off the week of June 29-July 3. We will start up again on Tuesday, July 7 in the LHS gym. Please note LHS gym for July 7-9 and back to LMS gym after that. We will have TRIBE Power through July 30. Have a safe 4th of July!
LMS Tribe Power is off the week of June 29-July 3. We will start up again on Tuesday, July 7 in the LHS gym. Please note LHS gym for July 7-9 and back to LMS gym after that. We will have TRIBE Power through July 30. Have a safe 4th of July!
Due to lower than expected numbers enrolled in our Driver Education class, we are able to open it up to a limited number of incoming Freshmen, class of 2024. The class starts July 6 and will run for that entire week. Times are: 9:30am-12:45pm and 1:45-5:00pm. The fee for the class is $175. We are opening the class up to 15-20 kids and will fill on a first come, first serve basis. Please call LHS at 285-2151 by 3:30pm today if you are interested.
Driver Education Reminder:
There will be an enrollment meeting tomorrow, Tuesday the 23rd, at 6pm in the LHS cafeteria. This meeting is for students in the grad class of 2023. 2022 and 2021 students who still need the course can attend to receive the info as well. Class fee is $175.
Larned High School Drivers’ Education
A Summer Driver Education organizational meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. in the Larned High School cafeteria. At this meeting students will sign up for classes and pay the $175.00 class fee. Checks should be made out to U.S.D. #495.
Due to time restrictions and instructor availability, this class will be open to the class of 2023 only. If there is space, we will allow 2021 and 2022 grads to enroll.
If you have any questions, please call the LHS office at 285-2151.
LES is teaming up with Sunflower Early Education Center to host another screening. This is for ages birth to 5. Just a reminder, we need all future preschool enrollees to attend a screener before enrolling in our program. Please call LES and we will get you scheduled. See attached image for more information.
8th graders going to LHS in fall: FYI - Open Tennis on Mondays and Thursdays starting June 15th at 7:00pm at the courts by the Splash Pad. If you are interested in playing or have any questions, please contact Coach Mark Lessard at 620-285-9915 or mark.lessard@usd495.com
Larned High School new football uniforms are in! They look great! #larnedpride
